Godey's Lime Kilns

Historical marker location:

2701 K Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from L Street Northwest west of 26th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.)

1833 - 1908.

The District was the site of one of the first major race riots in U.S. history: The Washington, D.C. race riot of 1919 was sparked by tensions between white and black residents and lasted for several days. It resulted in 15 deaths and over 100 injuries.